Sermons on X Rays:

It's Your Choice Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 25, 2001

Part 20 in the Sermon on the Mount Series, this deals with our need to make a decision.

CHOICES, CHOICES, CHOICES. WHEN I BOUGHT MY FIRST COMPUTER A FRIEND OF MINE CLUED ME IN TO THE TECHNICAL DETAILS OF WHAT I WANTED, I WENT TO THE COMPUTER SHOP BOY I WAS GEARED UP. I COULD TALK AT’S AND XT’S AND 286’S AND 386’S, 1.44 AND 1.2 MEGS. I KNEW EGA, CGA AND VGA, RAMS AND ROMS, HARD ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Grinch Who Really Tried To Steal Christmas Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 18, 2007

2 of 4 on Christmas series. This message is about King Herod.

Classic Christmas A Grinch Who Really Tried to Steal Christmas December 17, 200 “How The Grinch Stole Christmas.” ------------------------------------------------------ Every Who down in Who-ville liked a Christmas a lot… But the Grinch, who lived just north of Who-ville did NOT! The Grinch hated ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reflections On Halloween

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Oct 31, 2005

How does a Christian deal with Halloween in a way that glorifies God?

Halloween can be a troubling holiday. Many of us carry fond memories of Halloweens long ago, back when we were growing up. Many of us remember it as innocent fun—a special day just for children. I remember dressing up in silly costumes and going door to door begging for candy. When I was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christian Stewardship - Part Two Series

Contributed by Donald Stevens on Nov 19, 2004

Second in a series of four messages on Christian Stewardship. Based on UM congregatinal pledge and UM "Guidelines"

Christian Stewardship Part 2 Mark 12:41-44 Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a fraction ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 14:22-29

Denomination: Methodist

Buy The Farm

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Jul 22, 2008

A sermon that looks at the parable of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great value in light of the surrounding parables.

Do you know where the phrase “buy the farm” comes from? It is actually rather recent in its usage. It started perhaps during WWI but certainly by WWII, having been recorded only in the 1950’s. Professor Jonathan Lighter has compiled the origin in the Random House Dictionary of American Slang. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52

Denomination: Lutheran

Prayer And Healing For The Sick Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jul 10, 2006

Causes and cures for sickness. How God works in our weakness and the importance of prayer

The morning message concludes and the elders come forward during the final hymn. They gather on the chancel steps to pray with those who come forward from the congregation. Specific needs are shared, and as the people kneel, elders lay hands on them and pray for the release of the Lord’s healing ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Principles Of Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Eldron Gill on May 31, 2008

Hebrews 5:5-14 , Principles of Spiritual Growth

Principles of Spiritual Growth Hebrew 5:5-14 Intro. * Children can be so much fun and entertaining sometimes. * They sometimes surprise us at how quickly they grow up. * Humor - Playing House A little girl and a little boy were at day care. The girl approaches the boy and says, "Hey Tommy, wanna ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:5-14

Denomination: Baptist

"A Case Of Mistaken Identity"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 26, 2012

Althrough the Gospel of Mark and in this passage in John, those who interact with Jesus often misunderstand or mistake Him for something or someone he is not. Those at the "feeding of the 5000" thought this was the long expected king. (some "gospel" ph

In Jesus Holy Name July 29, 2012 Text: John 6:14-15 Pentecost IX “A Case of Mistaken Identity” Mistaken identity is not an uncommon thing. The Bible records more than one incident of mistaken identity. The narrative which is most important for our message today is found in ...read more

Scripture: John 6:14-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Sickness Of Sin And God's Cure

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Sep 14, 2007

GOD LIKE ANY GOOD PHYSICIAN GIVES MAN A THOROUGH EXAMINATION.

The Sickness of Sin and God’s Cure MATTHEW 9:10-13 MAY 26, 2002 Parkersburg Baptist Church GOD THE FATHER IS ALSO KNOWN AS THE GREAT PHYSICIAN. WE ALL KNOW THAT GOD KNOWS ALL AND SEES ALL. AS THE GREAT PHYSICIAN, I BELIEVE THAT GOD LAYS HUMANITY OUT ON THE EXAMINING TABLE AND LOOKS IT OVER. GOD ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Promise, Shame, And Fulfillment

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 28, 2010

Advent 1986: Everyone goes through a dynamic of promise, leading to shame, then leading to fulfillment, if we understand fulfillment as the presence of God.

I like the little quip about the fellow who offered His prayer with all sincerity and with tremendous urgency. “Lord," he said, "Lord, give me the gift of patience, and give it to me right now!” Well, at least he knew his need even if he did not exactly demonstrate an understanding of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Superman Series

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Oct 11, 2010

To encourage the congregation to realize who they truly are through the Salvation that has been given through Jesus and become the heroes that God call each to be.

Lessons from Superman Scripture: 1 Peter 2: 11-12 Date: 10 October 2010 Purpose: To encourage the congregation to realize who they truly are through the Salvation that has been given through Jesus and become the heroes that God call each to be. There are some areas in life that I am grown up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Other

Holy Spirit παράκλητος

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Mar 15, 2015

Jesus predicts that He must return to heaven but He will give His disciples and the world the Holy Spirit παράκλητος.

Holy Spirit παράκλητος “I assure you that it is better for you that I go away. If I don’t go away, the (παράκλητος) Companion won’t come to you. But if I go, I will send him to ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Introduction To Spiritual Warfare; Our Body Soul And Spirit.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Mar 18, 2015

This is an introductory sermon on spiritual warfare by first understanding who we are in relation to Gods image through our bodies soul and spirit; and how we communicate with God himself.

This sermon was delivered in St Oswald Church in Maybole, Scotland on the 24th August 2009 by Gordon McCulloch. Prayer: Father, you speak in the bible of the spiritual realm; a realm that we can neither see, hear, feel, touch or taste; but it is the realm where you live, along with the other dark ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Episcopal

Forgive Or Be Crippled

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 19, 2015

In Mark 2, Jesus told the crippled man that his sins were forgiven. What if his continuing injuries resulted from his refusal to forgive the person responsible for his injuries? Like him, we must forgive or our unforgiveness will cripple us!

FORGIVE OR BE CRIPPLED Mk. 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE BASS BOAT 1. Boudreaux won a bass boat in a raffle drawing. He brought it home & his wife looked at him & said, “What you gonna do wit dat? There ain’t no water deep enough to float a boat within 75 mile of here”. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prayer And Healing For The Sick

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Apr 16, 2014

God still heals today--Does He heal every time? NO, and why we don't know, but He still heals today. This sermon touches on all aspects of healing. Enjoy?

PRAYER AND HEALING FOR THE SICK James 5:13-5:18 The morning message concludes and the elders come forward during the final hymn. They ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God